Piper PA28R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 112 events recorded from 1983 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1990 | CHICAGO, IL | N4340K | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACCIDENT AIRPLANE DURING AN ATTEMPTED LANDING. |
| Mar 02, 1990 | PRAIRIE CITY, OR | N2947R | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
UNCONTROLLED SPIRALLING DESCENT THAT THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM. THE PILOTS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION AND THE …UNCONTROLLED SPIRALLING DESCENT THAT THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM. THE PILOTS LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF OPERATION AND THE DARK NIGHT CONDITION ARE A FACTOR. |
| May 29, 1989 | FRANKFORT, IL | N4980J | Minor | destroyed | PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND IN CROSS/TAILWIND CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 13, 1988 | BULLHEAD CITY, AZ | N694ME | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 1987 | HOUSTON, TX | N6083H | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1985 | RAVENNA, OH | N55024 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 14, 1984 | NEWPORT, OR | N55624 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 1983 | CAMERON, TX | N2124N | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 02, 1983 | ANTON CHICO, NM | N47402 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 08, 1983 | GOV'T CAMP, OR | N8402P | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 30, 1983 | DECATUR, TX | N41761 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 13, 1983 | AURORA, CO | N2943Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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